Well... he's probably always in that corner because he is cold. Go to Wal-Mart and pickup an Acu-Rite thermometer/hygrometer with a probe. You will be able to read the substrate temperature and the humidity in the cage.

Yeah the lamp is fine, it's not needed, but at least it will keep your temps up.

Btw I'm not sure what a "freak genius" is, but putting your UTH on the side isn't a "genius" idea. It's much better off below.